The protocol is going through a piloting phase since approval of Version 1.0 by the Reserve Board on October 23, 2013. The Reserve is working closely with several identified landowners to ‘road test’ the protocol and develop software to standardize monitoring and reporting activities. This deliberate process is intended to ensure the protocol is as clear and accurate as possible before being released for general use. Additionally, the Reserve will be working to facilitate investment by private entities, particularly entities operating in both Mexico and the United States, in the project credits generated under the protocol.

In 2017, the Reserve Mexico Forest Team trained more than 345 community members, forest technicians, project developers, academics, civil servants, verifiers, and technical experts from more than 8 communities across 5 Mexican states. A list of participating entities can be found here. Training topics include Protocol Overview, Social Safeguards, Verification Guidance, Inventory Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change, and Carbon Market Basics. Learn more about training opportunities on the Mexico Training webpage.

Guidance for quantifying a forest project’s onsite carbon stocks, both for purposes of estimating a project’s baseline as well as providing ongoing estimates of onsite project carbon stocks throughout the project life

Mexico Forest Protocol Development

Use the link below to access information about the protocol development process for the Mexico Forest Protocol. Public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.